Falcon Collection (page 4)

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Peregrine falcon and gyrfalcon
5855183 Peregrine falcon and gyrfalcon; (add.info.: Peregrine falcon, Falco peregrinus, and gyrfalcon or gerfalcon, Falco rusticolus)

A woodcut engraving depicting a Lanner falcon, a medium-sized bird of prey that breeds in Africa
5311392 A woodcut engraving depicting a Lanner falcon, a medium-sized bird of prey that breeds in Africa, southeast Europe and just into Asia

Falcon Kobez (Falco vespertinus) - red footed (red-footed) falcon - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4993838 Falcon Kobez (Falco vespertinus) - red footed (red-footed) falcon - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info)

Falcon Kobez (Falco vespertinus) - red-footed (red footed) falcon - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4993836 Falcon Kobez (Falco vespertinus) - red-footed (red footed) falcon - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info)

Falcon (Falco peregrinus) - peregrine falcon - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4993825 Falcon (Falco peregrinus) - peregrine falcon - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info.: Falcon (Falco peregrinus)

Pelerin Falcon (Peregrine falco) and Gerfaut Falcon (Falco rusticolus) - Lithography
FLO4611492 Pelerin Falcon (Peregrine falco) and Gerfaut Falcon (Falco rusticolus) - Lithography, illustration by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1885)

Margarita, Countess of Flanders (1145-1194), horseback with a hawk and the dwarf Turold, guiding two horses
FLO4707756 Margarita, Countess of Flanders (1145-1194), horseback with a hawk and the dwarf Turold, guiding two horses. The Franks wore cups similar to that worn by Marguerite (103)

Fragment of a carved plaque depicting a seated musician and scenes of animals, Islamic, from Egypt, Fatimid Period
PWI92549 Fragment of a carved plaque depicting a seated musician and scenes of animals, Islamic, from Egypt, Fatimid Period, 12th century (carved and painted ivory); Louvre, Paris

Men and boys at Aspley Pellatt's Falcon Glass Works, Holland Street, Blackfriars, London, 1842
527928 Men and boys at Aspley Pellatt's Falcon Glass Works, Holland Street, Blackfriars, London, 1842. Note cast iron roof trusses

The Shepherds' Calendar, 1480-90 (gold ink & ink on parchment)
8682933 The Shepherds' Calendar, 1480-90 (gold ink & ink on parchment) by French School, (15th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Koubilai Khan hunting with falcon and leopard, 15th century (illumination)
1744064 Koubilai Khan hunting with falcon and leopard, 15th century (illumination); (add.info.: Koubilai Khan hunting with falcon and leopard)

Folio 126 Babur at the Spring of Khawaja Sih Yaran, from the 'Baburnama' ('The Memoirs of Babur')
SCP57388 Folio 126 Babur at the Spring of Khawaja Sih Yaran, from the 'Baburnama' ('The Memoirs of Babur'), Mughal, 1589-90; National Museum of India, New Delhi

Krasnoyarsk The steamboat "Falcon" off the shore of the monastery, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Krasnoyarsk The steamboat "Falcon" off the shore of the monastery, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Elegant Lady Dressed as a Cossack and Holding a Hunting Falcon. Creator: Sorin, Saveli Abramovich (1878-1953)
Elegant Lady Dressed as a Cossack and Holding a Hunting Falcon. Private Collection.

Ospreys catch fish
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Too Late Mr. Hudson
Vertigo Artography

Crested caracara with full crop, Rio Grande Valley, Texas

Crested caracara with full crop on the ground among yellow flowers, Rio Grande Valley, Texas

Crested caracara in flight, Rio Grande Valley, Texas

Crested caracara in flight, Rio Grande Valley, Texas

Crested caracara in flight, Rio Grande Valley, Texas

Crested caracara perched, Rio Grande Valley, Texas

USA, South Texas. Laguna Seca, crested caracara alighting

Spain, Galicia. Distance marker on the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James) with a pair of well worn shoes. (Editorial Use Only)

Spain, Galicia. One of the many kilometer markers along the Camino de Santiago

Landscape with Falconers, 1612-1645. Creator: Mattheus Adolfsz Molanus
Landscape with Falconers, 1612-1645

Figurine of a Falcon Standing on a Crocodile, Ptolemaic Period (323-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Figurine of a Falcon Standing on a Crocodile, Ptolemaic Period (323-30 BCE)

Statue of Horus, Seated (image 1 of 2), Probably Greco-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown
Statue of Horus, Seated (image 1 of 2), Probably Greco-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE)

Figure of Horus as a Falcon, 711 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Figure of Horus as a Falcon, 711 B.C

Figure of Horus as a Falcon, Late Period (711-332 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Figure of Horus as a Falcon, Late Period (711-332 BCE)

Horus Falcon Figurine, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (711-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Horus Falcon Figurine, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (711-30 BCE)

Single Leaf of Courtiers at a Reception of Shah `Abbas I, mid 11th century AH/AD 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Single Leaf of Courtiers at a Reception of Shah `Abbas I, mid 11th century AH/AD 17th century. The right side of a double-page composition, which most likely served as a frontispiece to a manuscript

Kristina (1626-1689), Queen of Sweden. Creator: Unknown
Kristina (1626-1689), Queen of Sweden, Unknown date

A Prince with a Hawk and Ladies Hunting, between 1750 and 1775. Creator: Unknown
A Prince with a Hawk and Ladies Hunting, between 1750 and 1775

Raja Medini Pal (Reigned 1722-1736) of Basohli Being Presented with a Falcon, c1725. Creator: Unknown
Raja Medini Pal (Reigned 1722-1736) of Basohli Being Presented with a Falcon, c1725

Antiphonary, 1800-1900. Creator: Spanish Forger
Antiphonary, 1800-1900. Illustration to a book of religious sheet music: a king, a queen and a falconer with Madonna and Child above

Youth with a Falcon, late 10th century AH/AD 16th century-early 11th century AH/AD 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Youth with a Falcon, late 10th century AH/AD 16th century-early 11th century AH/AD 17th century. This Safavid drawing was likely produced in Qazvin or Isfahan

Portrait of a Falconer Holding a Hawk on Gloved Right Hand (image 2 of 2), Late 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Falconer Holding a Hawk on Gloved Right Hand (image 2 of 2), Late 16th century. The domesticated and specially trained birds of prey were highly prized

Courtier and Attendants in a Landscape, Left Side of a Double-Page... between c1585 and c1590. Creator: Unknown
Courtier and Attendants in a Landscape, Left Side of a Double-Page Illustration (image 1 of 2), between c1585 and c1590

Still Life with Dead Game, 1720-1729. Creator: Jan Baptiste Govaerts
Still Life with Dead Game, 1720-1729

Manuscript of the Jawahir al-ghara'ib tarjumat Bahr al-'aja'ib (image 3 of 3), 1582/A.H. 990

Prince With a Falcon, between c1600 and c1605. Creator: Unknown
Prince With a Falcon, between c1600 and c1605

Lady with Falcon Leading a Horse, between 1700 and 1725. Creator: Unknown
Lady with Falcon Leading a Horse, between 1700 and 1725

Cornélie Falcon as Rachel in the Opera La Juive by Fromental Halévy, 1840. Creator: Charpentier, Auguste (1815-1880)
Cornelie Falcon as Rachel in the Opera La Juive by Fromental Halevy, 1840. Private Collection

Falcon on a Pedestal, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Falcon on a Pedestal, Late 19th century

Falcon on a Pedestal, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Falcon on a Pedestal, Late 19th century

The Falconer, 1850-1880. Creator: Christoffel Bisschop
The Falconer, 1850-1880

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The majestic falcon, a symbol of power and grace, has captivated humans for centuries. From the Peregrine Falcon soaring through the Scottish winter skies to Captain Robert Falcon Scott endorsing Frys Cocoa in an iconic advert, these birds have left their mark on our culture. In falconry, a time-honored tradition dating back thousands of years, we see the intricate equipment used to train and handle these magnificent creatures. The Gyrfalcon, known as Falco rusticolus, stands out with its striking appearance and regal demeanor. Witnessing a Common Starling murmuration being pursued by a Peregrine Falcon is truly awe-inspiring. The sheer speed and agility displayed by this predator leaves us in wonderment at nature's perfect balance. A heartwarming sight unfolds as an adult Peregrine Falcon gracefully lands at its nest in Vaala, Finland, bringing sustenance to its hungry chicks. This display of parental care reminds us that even the mightiest hunters have tender moments too. The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) continues to enchant us with its beauty and prowess. Its presence can be felt not only in Scotland or Finland but also across borders like Yugoslavia during the Sokol Rally in Belgrade. As we delve into history, we encounter Captain Robert Falcon Scott's Antarctic Expedition aboard Terra Nova. His brave journey serves as a testament to human determination and exploration - qualities mirrored by the noble falcons themselves. Whether it's witnessing their breathtaking flights or admiring their role in art and literature throughout history, one thing remains certain: Falcons hold a special place in our hearts as symbols of freedom and untamed spirit.